Self-Driving Car Kills Duck in Texas Park

A duck was fatally struck by a self-driving car near Mueller Lake Park in Austin, Texas, leading to strong reactions from the local community. An eyewitness stated that an Avride vehicle, with a human supervisor inside, ran over the duck and continued driving without stopping. The witness also alleged the car failed to stop at a stop sign and nearly collided with their own vehicle.

Avride is currently investigating the incident, asserting that safety is a top priority. The company has stated it has adjusted its testing routes around the lake and provided additional training to its personnel. However, Avride disputes the claim that their vehicle did not stop at stop signs, insisting it came to complete stops. This event has renewed a debate about the safety of autonomous vehicles, with some residents demanding they be removed from city roads, reminiscent of a similar incident involving a cat and a Waymo vehicle in San Francisco last October.